About Me: My personal struggle with predominantly inattentive ADHD

"Pay attention?", "Are you okay?" these are two phrases I've been hearing my whole life.  My teachers always commented how I would space out in class, and as I got older people assumed I was sleeping or under the influence. 

I have predominantly inattentive ADHD and I'm on the autism spectrum. I'm writing this blog to help others and raise awareness about predominantly Inattentive ADHD.

I was formally diagnosed with predominantly Inattetive ADHD at 8 years old.  Formal meaning alot of tests were done to conclude I have ADHD.  A EGG was done to rule out epilepsy, because I spaced out so much.  Since my listening skills were horrendous a series of hearing tests were done.

My parents chose therapy over medication.  This was a big mistake.  Looking back I needed medication so bad and therapy did little to help me.  For the next 20 years I struggled with work school, relationships, driving. Basically life was a struggle for me.  I was often told I suck at life by my peers and called retarded among other things.

When I was 28, I was really tired of struggling so much with life so I went to the doctor and was rediagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD and gave medication a shot.  ( I tried medication when I was 20 but gave up guickly).  It took a few months to get my dosage right but it made a difference.  For someone who doesn't have this form of ADHD, your first time on meds is like the first time someone who needs glasses puts on a pair 

Today, I'm 37.  I've been at my current job for 6 months and I'm doing great.  I've been with my fiance for over 6 and a half years!  He has ADHD too but not as bad as I have it and he's helped me a lot with my social skills.

I hope this blog helps create for awareness for Predominantly Inattetive ADHD, and provides help to those with this form of ADHD. I'm not a doctor or therapist but a ADHDer who wants to help others.  I will share my own experiences, tips, and other information.  Let's have fun!